Models
PCG-XG500
Processor
Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 700 MHz
2
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
3
Cache Memory
256 KB integrated on-die level 2
Bus Speed
100 MHz
Bus Architecture
PCI
LCD
13.3" XGA (1024x768) TFT
Graphics
S3 Savage/IX
™
graphics chip with 8.0 MB SGRAM
and 3D acceleration support
Digital Audio
Hardware MIDI, Windows
®
sound system compatible
MPEG
MPEG1 and MPEG2 digital video
Supports full screen playback
Standard RAM
128 MB SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB
Hard Drive
10.0 GB
4
fixed
DVD-ROM Drive
8X max. removable DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie
playback capability
Floppy Disk Drive
Removable 1.44 MB, 3.5"
Internal or external operation
Hot-swappable multi-bay
Supports the following:
DVD-ROM drive, Floppy drive,
CD-RW drive
1
, Additional hard drive
1
,
Additional battery
1
Modem
Integrated V.90 modem
Keyboard
Stainless steel keyboard mechanism with reflective
lettering, 82 key QWERTY layout, 19mm key pitch
3mm stroke
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Microphone
Built-in (mono)
Battery
Lithium-ion battery
Supports dual battery operation
Battery Life
2.0–3.5 hours with one battery
7
4.0–7.0 hours with optional second battery
7
PC Card Slots
Supports two type II cards or one type III card
CardBus support
Infrared
Supports 4 Mbps, 1.1 Mbps and 115 kbps IrDA standard
Docking Station
Ports include i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394)
6
interface, S video,
NTSC video out, USB (2), PS/2
®
keyboard or mouse,
optical digital output, Control A1, serial, parallel, PC
card (type II or type III) and floppy disk adapter con-
nector.
Other Interfaces
VGA monitor, USB, RJ-11 phone jack, i.LINK
®
(IEEE
1394) S400 interface, serial (on floppy drive cable),
mic-in, headphone
Power Requirements
73.2 watts maximum (19.5V DC / AC100-240V)
Power Management
Energy Star compliant
Advanced power management - ACPI compatible
Size (H x W x D)
1.77" X 11.9" X 9.9"
Weight
5.9 lbs. (with weight saver in multi-bay)
6.4 lbs. (with floppy drive in multi-bay)
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery, DVD-ROM drive, mini-docking sta-
tion, FDD stand for mini-dock, power cord, floppy
drive, AC adapter, and weight saver
Optional Accessories
CD-RW drive (PCGA-CDRWX1/A)
10 GB
4
hard drive (PCGA-HDX10)
XG Dock (PCGA-PSX1)
Additional battery (PCGA-BP71)
USB mouse (PCGA-UMS1/A)
Carrying case (PCGA-CCF)
Additional AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V1)
Wireless LAN Access Point & PC Card (PCWA-A100)
Wireless LAN PC Card (PCWA-C100)
Service
One year limited Express Service
8
Limited Warranty
One year parts and labor (90 days without
registration)
9
Telephone Support
Hardware: One year
9
Software and operating system: 90 days
9
INCLUDED SOFTWARE
Operating System
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Millennium Edition
Software Applications
Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader
Adobe PhotoDeluxe
®
Home Edition
Adobe Premiere
®
LE
ArcSoft
®
PhotoPrinter
™
2000 Pro
Intuit
®
Quicken
®
Basic 2000
McAfee
®
VirusScan
®
Mediamatics DVDExpress
®
Microsoft
®
Word 2000
QuickTime
™
RealNetworks RealPlayer
®
7 Basic
Sonic Foundry Sound Forge
®
XP
Sony DVgate
™
Sony Media Bar
™
Sony MovieShaker
™
Sony OpenMG
™
Jukebox
Sony PictureGear
™
Sony Smart Capture
Sony VisualFlow
Online Center
America Online
® 10
Compuserve
®
2000
10
EarthLink Network TotalAccess
® 10
Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer
Netscape Communicator
®
Prodigy Internet
® 10
VAIO Support Agent
Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
16765 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/vaio
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude
of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not man-
ufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or repre-
sentation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages
and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony here-
by disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combina-
tion of products you may choose to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized
dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to
vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and com-
patibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Some pre-installed
software titles may not include full documentation. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony
Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display.
©2001 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK and VAIO, DVgate, Jog Dial, Media Bar, PictureGear,
Handycam, Movie Shaker, Open MG and Visual Flow are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are
registered trademarks and Intel SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and
Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for
energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric
weights and measurements are approximate.
Printed in U.S.A. 1/01
SPECIFICATIONS
• Hot-swappable multi-bay for CD-RW
1
, DVD-ROM,
floppy, additional hard drive
1
or additional battery
1
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 700 MHz
2
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
3
• 128 MB SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB max.)
• 10.0 GB
4
hard drive
• About 6 lbs.
5
light, 1.77" thin
• 13.3" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT screen
• High-capacity lithium-ion battery,
dual battery capability
• Bundled multimedia docking station
• i.LINK
®
(IEEE 1394) S400 interface — supports
high-speed digital video, audio and data transfer
capabilities among equipped Sony products
6
• 8X max. DVD-ROM drive with DVD movie
playback capability
• Integrated V.90 modem
• S3 Savage/IX
™
graphics chip
with 8.0 MB Video SGRAM
• Sony Jog Dial
™
control
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Infrared port
Sony VAIO
®
XG-Series Notebook
PCG-XG500
FEATURES
1 Optional.
2 MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application
performance.
3 The processor may be reduced to a lower operating speed when operating on battery power.
4 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity
may vary.
5 With weight saver in multi-bay.
6 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.
7 Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8 Certain restrictions apply to Express Repair Service.
9 From date of purchase upon registration.
10 Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.
• Hot-swappable multi-bay
• Mobile Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor 700 MHz
2
featuring Intel
®
SpeedStep
™
technology
3
• 128 MB SDRAM/10.0 GB
4
hard drive
• About 6 lbs.
5
light, 1.77" thin
Sony Digital Handycam
®
camcorder sold separately.
Multimedia
Docking
Station
included
